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V300 ESP

2018 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

9,791 mi
Last recorded9,791 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Piaggio Vespa4,407 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV300 ESP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 9,791 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 9,389 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 8,399 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 8,399 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 7,049 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 5,935 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?

Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
47,189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6,210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3,809
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2,327
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 2,314
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 2,123
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V300 ESP is a 2018 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2018 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.0% with a typical mileage of 4,407 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V300 ESP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 8 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V300 ESP registered?

V300 ESP is a 2018 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 28 November 2018.

Is V300 ESP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V300 ESP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V300 ESP have outstanding finance?

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